We don’t pretend to be experts either in the stock market or the economy in general. However, as Bob Dylan put it, “You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows,” and similarly, the average American doesn’t…
Author: Patriot-Bridge Staff
Charlestown Little League to Throw Out the First Pitch July 13
At long last, the American pastime can come to pass in Charlestown as the Little League plans its amended season’s start on Monday, July 13 at Ryan Field. Phase 3 of the state’s re-opening plan allowed for youth sports with…
Celebrating Pride at Schrafft’s
Capt. Ken Fong Retires After 33 Years With BPD
The Boston Police Department (BPD) confirmed late last week that long-time District A Capt. Ken Fong had quietly retired on June 19, leaving open his post in Charlestown and the downtown Boston district – which has been one of the…
Frontline Workers Endorse Ryan: Nurses, Teamsters & Firefighters
State Rep. Dan Ryan begins to rack up endorsements in his re-election effort in the Second Suffolk District in the Massachusetts Legislature. His campaign got a boost last week from unions that represent some of the very frontline workers that…
USS Constitution/Old Ironsides July 4 Trivia Contest Brings Chance to Win Free, Unique Prize
The USS Constitution is giving away 21 expended and polished 40mm saluting battery rounds as prizes for a public trivia contest that will occur as part of the ship’s virtual celebration for the Fourth of July on Facebook Live following…
Neighborhood Round Up
State REP. Dan Ryan Socially Distant Office Hours Meet with your state Rep. Dan Ryan during his local office hours at Charlestown Tea and Treats, 1 Monument Ave. on Friday, July 10th from 10-11 a.m. To contact Rep Ryan’s Office: (617)…
Sierra Club Endorses Damali Vidot For State Rep. Of the 2nd Suffolk District
The Massachusetts Chapter of Sierra Club, the oldest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, is proud to endorse environmental champion and Candidate for State Representative of the Second Suffolk District Damali Vidot. The Second Suffolk District comprises all of Charlestown…
Chelsea Councilor Damali Vidot Votes “No” on City Budget Amid COVID-19 Budget Cuts to Essential Services
On Monday night, At-Large Chelsea City Councilor and Candidate for State Representative of Charlestown and Chelsea Damali Vidot voted against the proposed municipal budget for the City of Chelsea. Though the budget ultimately passed by an 8-3 vote, Vidot cited…
North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Construction Look-Ahead Through July 11
Virtual Meetings for Traffic Shifting onto Temporary Bridge •Traffic will begin shifting onto the temporary North Washington Street Bridge starting on July 17. •The are three virtual meetings and one is available: •Thursday, July 2nd, 2020 at 6:30 p.m. Registration…